Bendigo Race 9 - Gold Central Victoria Trot
POPPY POPSTAR (1) has been very good of late. Made it two in a row when she scored two back at Maryborough then came from this barrier for second at the latest outing. Should enjoy a cosy run. Big chance. KYVALLEY ANTHONY (7) draws wide but looks suited coming off a good effort for fourth in a higher-graded race last start at Maryborough. FAR AS POSSIBLE (5) draws wider but comes right into contention after scoring last start by 6 metres at Maryborough. THATS YOUR OPINION (2) last appeared four months ago but gets a good draw for the return so must be respected.

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-7.2 beaten 5.5 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:04.50) in NR 42 to 47 on March 30 at $3.20. Two runs back posted a big 20 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:43.00) beating Against The Bridle in NR up to 44 on March 16 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 4.5. Strong contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $2.60 |
| 9/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Champagnes at Gunbower over 2030m in a NR up to 49 on December 14 at $17. Readied with two trials and draws for a good return.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R K Sutton | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R K Sutton | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 60 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 44.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | 20 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 48.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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First up. At the last run she 7th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 22 m by Mielicki (2:45.90) in NR 46 to 50 on January 4 at $31. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/12/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 26.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:03.9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 75.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 37.1L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ashley Ainsworth | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 21 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:04.50) in NR 42 to 47 on March 30 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 40 m by Off Your Faceski (2:36.90) in NR up to 49 on January 19 at $8.50. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 70 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 41.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 33.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 15/12/2025 | 15 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
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Last start a big 6 m win after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:50.40) beating Hear Me Major Tom in MAIDEN on March 30 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 4. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/11 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 289.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 284 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:08.3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 28/05/2025 | 103 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 47.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 70.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 88.1L | $6.50 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-4.6 beaten 12 m by Piesridingshotgun (2:45.40) in NR 48 to 52 on March 30 at $15. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 8th-16.2 beaten 7 m by Settle The Bill (2:06.20) in NR up to 49 on March 17 at $41. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough, at the bell was 8th-21.5 beaten 14 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:04.50) in NR 42 to 47 on March 30 at $21. At the start before took no part at Shepparton (NR up to 50) on March 24 over 1690m. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/03/2026 | 100 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 353.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 77.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 60.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 1650m at this track, beaten 22 m by Calabasas (2:04.10) in MAIDEN M on March 25 at $51. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on January 15. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 69 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 148.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 96.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | S A Lindberg | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |